Power float

Abstract

A modular floating impermeable rectangular module, with a connective clustering and solar collector carrying capability. The modular configuration is applied to a water surface, in a synergetic combination for the solar generation of power and the prevention of evaporation and/or airborne water and particulate contamination of the water body. Each module is adapted to support a solar collection panel for converting solar energy into electrical energy in which each flotation module is formed from two half shells which connect together to form a module, the outer surfaces of at least one shell being adapted to support a solar collector and each module is adapted on two opposed edge sections for connection in line to form a chain of modules and each solar collector in said chain being connected in electrical series and each chain of modules being connectable laterally to form arrays of modules and each chain of solar collectors being electrically connected in parallel.

1 . An array of modules each adapted to support a solar collection panel for converting solar energy into electrical energy in which each module is formed from at least one half shell and when two half shells are connected form a flotation module, the outer surfaces of said at least one shell being adapted to support a solar collector and each module is adapted on two opposed edge sections for connection in line to form a chain of modules and each solar collector in said chain being connected in electrical series and/or parallel and each chain of modules being connectable laterally to form arrays of modules and each chain of solar collectors being electrically connected to other chains in series or parallel to provide the required output voltages. 
     
     
         2 . An array of modules as claimed in  claim 1  in which each shell incorporates a hole to allow air and/or water to move in and out of the formed module. 
     
     
         3 . An array of modules as claimed in  claim 2  in which the array includes modules and flotation modules to provide stability to the array. 
     
     
         4 . An array of modules as claimed in  claim 1  in which chains of modules are connected together using chain connectors that also incorporate electrical conductors. 
     
     
         5 . An array of modules as claimed in  claim 1  in which flotation devices and ballast devices are included in the array to optimise the stability of the array in all weather conditions. 
     
     
         6 . An array of flotation modules as claimed in  claim 4  which includes a control system for optimising the electrical power output of the array.